Dr. Jiwu Chen

Dr. Jiwu Chen
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Meniscus injury

Does a discoid lateral meniscus need treatment?

Author: Dr. Jiwu Chen

Doctor’s answer

An asymptomatic discoid meniscus is usually observed. If lateral knee pain, snapping, catching, recurrent swelling, or tearing develops, arthroscopic saucerisation, repair, or treatment of unstable tissue may be needed.

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